Ramayana Part I Hits Rs 141 Crore Domestic, Targets Rs 70 Crore Saturday
- Ramayana collected Rs 23.95 crore by 12 noon on Saturday.
- The film is projected to reach a Rs 70 crore total for the day.
- Total domestic net collection has reached Rs 141 crore by afternoon.
- Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Hyderabad are the strongest markets.
- The second installment featuring Sunny Deol is scheduled for 2028.
The film Ramayana – Part I collected Rs 23.95 crore nett across all language versions by 12 noon on Saturday, 7 November.
The Saturday noon total represents an 81.99% increase over the Rs 13.16 crore collected by the same time on Friday. On Saturday, the third day, the film is projected to grow due to positive word of mouth from the previous two days.
Projected Rs 70 crore Saturday total
Projections suggest the film could reach a total of Rs 70 crore nett on Saturday. This would represent a 52.71% increase over the Rs 45.84 crore recorded on Friday and a nearly 12% rise compared to the Rs 62.47 crore opening day figure.
According to Sacnilk, the film had earned Rs 28.54 crore by the afternoon on the third day, bringing the total domestic net collection to Rs 141 crore. If the film reaches the projected Rs 70 crore total on Saturday, its three-day domestic net collection will reach Rs 178.31 crore.
Strong market performance and occupancy rates
Occupancy rates reached 28.9% during the morning, rising to 35.1% for afternoon shows, with early evening occupancy reported at 28.2%. Maharashtra, Karnataka, and the National Capital Region are the strongest markets for the film on Saturday.
Pre-Diwali buzz and advance booking growth
The film has benefited from pre-Diwali buzz, though it is now being watched as the festive advantage begins to fade. After a decline on Friday, advance-booking earnings have risen significantly and surpassed the Rs 40 crore gross threshold in India.
The film is projected to grow on Saturday due to positive word of mouth accumulated from the previous two days.
Production of the Lord Parshuram scene
Abhay Arora performed as a body double for Ranbir Kapoor during the Lord Parshuram scene. The filmmakers intended this sequence to act as a visual connection between the sixth and seventh avatars of Lord Vishnu.
The production team decided to superimpose Ranbir Kapoor’s face onto Abhay Arora’s body before Arora was officially cast.
The final scene was constructed by combining selected shots from both actors, with some shots featuring only Arora. The filming process involved Arora performing the scene first, followed by Kapoor shooting his version the next day after the team discussed the required movements and actions.
Cast updates and future installment plans
Producer Namit Malhotra confirmed that Sunny Deol will appear as Hanuman in the second installment, which is scheduled for release in 2028.
Actor Satyen Chaturvedi commented on his scenes being cut from the film by stating it is “Part And Parcel Of Journey”.
Ramayana – Part I opened with a total of Rs 62.47 crore nett on Thursday and recorded Rs 45.84 crore nett on Friday.
Frequently Asked Questions
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